energetic
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energetic¹
- /ˌɛn.əˈdʒɛt.ɪk/ UK
- /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/ US
- /eˈnər.dʒe.ʈɪk/ India
Rhymes with -ɛtɪk
Where it comes from
From New Latin energeticus (16th c.), or its source, Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός (energētikós), from ἐνεργέω (energéō, “to be active”), from ἐνεργός (energós, “active”). By surface analysis, energy + -etic.
adjective more energetic · most energetic · energetick
- Possessing or pertaining to energy. Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
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Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.
Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.
Similar: go-go
- Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent. At these energetic sounds, the sun hid himself beneath a gloomy cloud; and the waters of two little lakes, that were naturally clearer than crystal, became of a colour like blood.
- Of or relating to certain Arabic verb forms that emphasize or intensify the meaning.
energetic²
- /ˌɛn.əˈdʒɛt.ɪk/ UK
- /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/ US
- /eˈnər.dʒe.ʈɪk/ India
Rhymes with -ɛtɪk
Where it comes from
Possibly from a clipping of energetic materials.
noun energetics · energetick
- Any material used for its release of energy, either as an explosive, propellant, or for pyrotechnic effects. Unfortunately, conventional nanoporous energetics can have poor long-term storage stability, and can be dangerously unstable, severely limiting their usefulness.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: rattling, brisk, lively, zippy, vigorous, canty, strenuous, merry, gumptious, industrious, enterprising, snappy, up-and-coming, spanking, active, indefatigable
Translations
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adj possessing, exerting, or displaying energy
| Español | enérgico, energético |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 精力的 seiryokuteki, エネルギッシュ enerugisshu |
| 中文 | 積極 /积极 jījí, 有活力 yǒu huólì |
| हिन्दी | उत्साही utsāhī |
| Português | enérgico |
| Français | énergique, énergétique |
| Deutsch | energisch, energiegeladen, Energie besitzend |
| Italiano | energico |
| Ελληνικά | ενεργητικός energitikós |
| Română | energic |
| Русский | энерги́чный enɛrgíčnyj, акти́вный aktívnyj |
| العربية | نَشِيط našīṭ |
adj of or relating to energy
| Español | energético, enérgico |
|---|---|
| Português | energético |
| Français | énergétique |
| Deutsch | Energie- |
| Română | energetic |
| Русский | энергети́ческий ɛnɛrgetíčeskij |
Talk about this word "energetic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/energetic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. energetic. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/energetic "energetic." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/energetic.Cite this
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title = {energetic},
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